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Tax and finance updates
Every day brings news of changes to tax law or government policy, or the emergence of facts and figures with implications for British businesses and individuals. Our daily news feed helps our clients keep their fingers on the pulse of what’s going on, with comment and insight from industry figures, government officials and trade bodies.
Mortgage payment holidays extended for six months
Borrowers’ support extends as the coronavirus crisis deepens.Lockdown support: November update
CJRS and the SEISS extended with England in second lockdown.£1.1bn worth of BBL fraud suspected
Take-up of the scheme was “larger than expected”.UK unemployment rises
ONS reported a 4.8% increase for the three months to September.Pensions dashboard delayed
The scheme is due to take effect from 2023.Government extends furlough scheme to end of March
Employees to receive 80% of salary for hours not worked.BoE injects £150bn into UK economy
Stock of Government bonds will increase to £875 billion.Further proposals announced to support mortgage borrowers
Borrowers have until 31 January 2021 to request a payment deferral.Self-employed to get more financial support
The third taxable SEISS grant increases to £5,160.Government extends furlough scheme
Extension initially in place until 30 November 2020.
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